Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Spring 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisiteDA150 - Dental Assisting Program Orientation AND DA153 - Dental Assisting Science AND DA154 - Dental Assisting Materials and Duties AND DA155 - Dental Radiography AND DA156 - Dental Assisting Fundamentals (Chairside) AND DA156C - Dental Assisting Fundamentals Clinical Laboratory Experience Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionA continuation of radiographic principles as applicable to dental assisting. Implementation of skill development and error analysis are emphasized in exposing both intra- and extra- oral diagnostic quality radiograph images. Clinical competency in patient care is required throughout the semester to qualify for Dental Board of California requirements for Radiation Safety Certification upon graduation. Note: Admittance in the program is required and a fall semester pre-requisites courses must be successfully completed with a 75% or above to progress to spring semester cohort.Usually HeldTue 12:00pm–1:05pm, Tue 1:10pm–4:20pm, Tue 8:30am–11:40am 